Land for sale

3.2 acre paddock adjoining the village with road access.

Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Tuesday 6th August at 5.30 pm.
The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website - stags.co.uk.

Situation - The land is set on the edge of the village of Tipton St John in the Otter Valley just outside the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its range of paths and glorious rolling countryside.

Positioned on the western side of the River Otter, close to the primary school and parish church the land has good access onto the lane that heads towards Fluxton. The remaining part of the village is a short walk Tipton St John is a short walk away including community hall, playing fields, shop, garage and renowned Golden Lion pub, providing a home to the active community.

The land is roughly equidistant between Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth, both towns providing shops and recreational facilities. Sidmouth, one of the South West's premier residential resorts, is famous for its wide beach and esplanade as well as catering for everyday requirements, including a Waitrose supermarket. Ottery St Mary is popular for its historic church and the well-respected The King's School.

Description - The land, which gently slopes down towards and adjoining the River Otter is a designated County Wildlife Site and as might be expected with frontage to the River Otter some of the land is in a flood zone.

Accessed via a metal gate onto the road, a foot path leads down a trackway on the northern boundary.

The land adjoins houses to the south west.

In all the land extends to about. 3.20 acres (1.29 ha).

Services - No services connected. Mains water crosses the land.
There is an access point to the steam for natural water.

Tenure - Freehold and is available with vacant possession on completion.

Overage/ Development Clause - Due to the location of the field just outside the village of Tipton St. John, the land is to be sold subject to a development clause for residential use, over the next 20 years, whereby a 20 % uplift in value would become payable to the previous owner. Further details within the legal pack.

Proof Of Identity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

Buyers And Administration Fee - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. From this a buyer's fee of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional administration fee of £600 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.

Deposit Payment - The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.
The remainder of the 10% deposit payment is handled by the buyer's solicitors and must be in their client account 48 hours post exchange. It is essential that you instruct your solicitor in advance of the auction.'

Legal Pack - Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation, this will/may contain material information regarding the property, and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.

Solicitor Acting - Mr Simon Finn
Paul Finn Solicitors
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Completion - The completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack.

Viewing - By appointment only. Land and farms can be dangerous places.

Directions - From the centre of the village, head west over the river, past the school and church heading towards Fluxton and Ottery St Mary and the entrance to the land will be on your right after about 150 yards marked by the footpath sign.
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Definition Of Auction Guide And Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

Special Conditions - Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.